Just a quick list of things I find useful when camping on campsites. I'll post some tips on extreme camping soon. But for now, here they are;
5. Entertainment
4. Tent
3. Illumination
2. Food
1. Essentials
5. Entertainment
Make sure you have plenty with you because there will doubtless be a few days where you're stuck on a campsite with nothing to do. Books are great, as are puzzle books. You can't go wrong with a deck of cards either both for games and also for building card houses (not good as alternatives to tents).
4. Tent
Don't be fooled by the makers claims; a two man tent is not a two man tent - unless you happen to be on very good terms with the other man... so much so that you don't mind his elbow in your face all night.
So, unless you are hardcore camping then two people should be looking at four man tents at minimum, and so on. This will allow enough room for everyone and your things too. A preferred technique when camping with a smelly person or unwanted midnight spooner is to place your belongings down the centre of the tent.
3. Illumination
An LED lamp is a must. Most will last for well over 24 hours of continuous use, so you shouldn't have to worry about it crapping out on you. It also advisable to take a torch or two for night time trips to the bathroom and reading without annoying your friends too much.
2. Food
Fry ups and barbeques are the main stay of the camping world so don't forget an ice box to keep meat in. For a quick breakfast I recommend ready made pancake mix to keep you going until lunch.
1. String
Always carry 2 metres of string or rope when camping in the bush. It has a multitude of uses and it is always reassuring to have with you.
No comments:
Post a Comment